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How to Have a Positive IEP Meeting Experience
IEP meetings can take an emotional toll on parents. Here I share some of the strategies I have learned over the years that have made the IEP meeting process a more positive experience. I have a confession to make. The first few IEP meetings for my autistic son took...
The Truth About Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism
Asperger's was once regarded as a specific type of autism - but no longer. Many people still use the term 'Asperger's syndrome' - but should they? During a visit with his developmental pediatrician in 2017, my then 6-year-old son was diagnosed as autistic. Doctor: In...
Ways to Support Autism in the Workplace
As autism diagnosis rates continue to rise, so will the number of autistic employees in the workforce. Here is how to support autism in the workplace. Every parent is concerned about their child's future. But for parents of neurodivergent and autistic chidren,...
How to Have a Positive IEP Meeting Experience
IEP meetings can take an emotional toll on parents. Here I share some of the strategies I have learned over the years that have made the IEP meeting process a more positive experience. I have a confession to make. The first few IEP meetings for my autistic son took...
The Truth About Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism
Asperger's was once regarded as a specific type of autism - but no longer. Many people still use the term 'Asperger's syndrome' - but should they? During a visit with his developmental pediatrician in 2017, my then 6-year-old son was diagnosed as autistic. Doctor: In...
Ways to Support Autism in the Workplace
As autism diagnosis rates continue to rise, so will the number of autistic employees in the workforce. Here is how to support autism in the workplace. Every parent is concerned about their child's future. But for parents of neurodivergent and autistic chidren,...